Powell Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
8%
Black
(19-20)2%
18%
White
(19-20)82%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
648 students attend Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Powell Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Powell Middle School offer ?
Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Powell Middle School part of?
Powell Middle School is part of Romeo Community Schools.
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